Job Title: Part-Time Barista

Company: Melaku Ethiopian Coffee Location: Ottawa, ON Job Type: Part-Time

About Us

At Melaku Ethiopian Coffee, we are passionate about serving exceptional coffee and creating a warm, welcoming community space for our guests. We pride ourselves on authentic hospitality, high-quality espresso, and a vibrant atmosphere. We’re looking for a friendly, dependable, and energetic Part time Barista to join our team!

What You’ll Do

- Craft Quality Beverages: Prepare and serve handcrafted espresso drinks, pour-overs, organic teas, and specialty beverages to the highest quality standards.
- Provide Exceptional Service: Welcome guests warmly, answer questions about our coffee profile, take orders accurately at the POS terminal, and offer personalized recommendations.
- Master Coffee Craft & Calibration: Maintain consistent shot extraction, milk texturing, and drink presentation during both steady and peak hours.
- Maintain the Shop: Keep the barista station, espresso machine, grinders, and customer seating area clean, organized, and well-stocked.
- Build Community:



Engage with regular customers, share our passion for great coffee, and foster a friendly, inviting atmosphere.

What We’re Looking For

- Previous experience as a barista in a specialty coffee shop or high-volume cafe preferred.
- Solid knowledge of espresso extraction, grinder adjustment, and milk steaming techniques.
- High attention to detail, speed, and clean work habits during busy rushes.
- Outstanding communication skills and a genuine passion for hospitality.
- Punctuality, reliability, and a strong sense of ownership during your shift.

Schedule & Hours

- Hours: Part-time (approx. 15–25 hours/week, depending on availability).
- Shifts: Weekday mornings/afternoons and weekend shifts.

How to Apply If you have a real passion for craft coffee and love connecting with people, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply with your resume and weekly availability.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person

📌 Coffee Shop Barista (Part Time) (Ottawa)
🏢 Melaku Ethiopian Coffee (Cafe)
📍 Ottawa